Chapter 167: Gazing into the Distance

"..."

Staring at Nicole's reaction, Ronald was somewhat at a loss for words.

It wasn't that he was angry Nicole had invited him to her home and then set up such an elaborate display.

It was that he truly hadn't expected it.

From just one chance meeting at night, Nicole had discerned his slip-up from such information, and he had failed to notice it himself.

Honestly, Nicole's usually casual demeanor masked her abilities so well that her meticulous nature, fitting for an elite investigator, was often overlooked.

Of course, Ronald was still not panicking.

Today, at Nicole's place, there were no other investigators ambushing him to apprehend him; the "Botanical Garden," definitely her home turf, hadn't launched an attack on him, which already showed that there was no malice from her side.

Now he had to think about how he could conceal his matters in front of the keenly observant Nicole.

He gently brushed the hair on his forehead with his hand.